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SENATE RESOLUTION

 
2    WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened
3to learn of the death of Richard Duane Samuelson of Orion, who
4passed away on April 27, 2021; and
 
5    WHEREAS, Duane Samuelson was born to Edward Reuben and
6Dora J. (Lawson) Samuelson in Moline on May 21, 1927; he served
7in the U.S. Army from 1951 to 1953; he married Geraldine Love
8at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Orion on June 7, 1953; and
 
9    WHEREAS, Duane Samuelson and his wife farmed until their
10later years; after his retirement, he continued to help his
11sons farm; and
 
12    WHEREAS, Duane Samuelson enjoyed bowling and the Chicago
13Tribune crossword puzzle; he was an avid Chicago Cubs and
14Bears fan; he always had a smile on his face and made time to
15visit with family and friends; he was patient and was focused
16on the best interests of those around him; he was lovingly
17called Uncle Bud or Sam by family and friends; and
 
18    WHEREAS, Duane Samuelson was preceded in death by his
19parents; his wife; his sister, Loretta Parrish; and his
20nephew, Rod Parrish; and
 

 

 

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1    WHEREAS, Duane Samuelson is survived by his sons, Terry
2Samuelson and Keith (Lisa) Samuelson; his grandchildren, Alex
3Samuelson and Ann Marie Samuelson; and his many nieces and
4nephews; therefore, be it
 
5    RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDRED SECOND GENERAL
6ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of
7Richard Duane Samuelson and extend our sincere condolences to
8his family, friends, and all who knew and loved him; and be it
9further
 
10    RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be
11presented to the family of Duane Samuelson as an expression of
12our deepest sympathy.